Administrative Rule

/əˌdmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ruːl/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A directive issued by an administrative agency that governs the agency's organization, procedures, or the conduct of persons subject to its authority.
    The agency adopted a new administrative rule to streamline the permit application process.

Forms

  • administrative rules

Commentary

Administrative rules typically have the force of law within the scope of the agency's enabling statute and often require notice-and-comment rulemaking procedures.

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